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Book
| Eat to Beat Cancer |
| Author
| Rosy Daniel |
| Publisher
| Thornsons |
| Description
| This book gives all-round advice on eating for health. Aims to promote healthy eating and a healthy, environmentally aware approach to food. Has 40 recipes at the back. |
| ISBN
| 0-007147-04-X |
| Date
| 2003 |
| Eating Well, Staying Well: During and After Cancer |
| Author
| A. Bloch et al. |
| Publisher
| American Cancer Society |
| Description
| An American book, but most information is relevant to the UK. Covers issues such as maintaining body weight, hydration, fatigue, and immunity. Plus eating or digestion issues (swallowing, nausea, mouth sores etc) and how to eat well after treatment. |
| ISBN
| 0-944235-51-4 |
| Date
| 2006 |
| I-can't-chew Cookbook: Delicious Soft-diet Recipes for People With Chewing, Swallowing and Dry-mouth Disorders |
| Author
| J Randy Wilson |
| Publisher
| Wilson |
| Description
| An American book containing a variety of recipes for people who cannot chew or swallow very well. Helpful for people with head and neck cancer or sore or dry mouths. Recipes include drinks and soups, as well as vegetables and desserts and aim to create a balanced diet. Also discusses nutrition in general. It uses US weights and measures throughout and some of the products mentioned in the recipes may be unfamiliar to British readers and may not be available in the UK. |
| ISBN
| 0-897934-00-8 |
| Date
| 2003 |
| One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for People With Cancer, Survivors, and Their Caregivers |
| Author
| Rebecca Katz, Marsha Tomassi, Mat Edelson |
| Publisher
| Celestial Arts |
| Description
| A chef shares delicious, nourishing recipes for people with cancer. This is an American book so some ingredients may not be easy to get in the UK. Discusses foods which help to deal with eating problems caused by cancer or its treatment. Has a chapter for relatives, to help them understand the changes in eating that people having cancer treatment may experience. |
| ISBN
| 1-587612-19-4 |
| Date
| 2004 |
| The Cancer Survival Cookbook |
| Author
| Donna L Weihofen |
| Publisher
| Wiley |
| Description
| This easy to use cookbook is full of useful advice and recipes. It includes extensive advice on overcoming specific eating problems such as nausea, appetite loss and diarrhoea, trustworthy information on herbal remedies, and recipes for those who need soft diets. It is an American publication so some of the ingredients listed may not be available in the UK, and some quantities may need to be adjusted to UK measures. |
| ISBN
| 0-471346-68-3 |
| Date
| 1998 |
| The Power of Food: Cancer, Food, Facts & Recipes |
| Author
| Clare Shaw |
| Publisher
| Hamlyn |
| Description
| Written by an oncology dietitian and a home economist and food writer, this book gives a balanced overview of how diet may influence the development of cancer. There are clear and helpful sections about the causes of cancer, as well as how diet may help protect against cancer. Recommendations are made on how to achieve healthy daily intakes of each food group. Also discusses how to store and cook food for maximum benefit and has advice about exercise.The second half of the book is a selection of health boosting recipes, covering breakfast, light bites, main meals, desserts and drinks. There is a separate section for vegetarians. |
| ISBN
| 0-600611-10-8 |
| Date
| 2005 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Build Yourself Up: A Guide to Help Increase Calories and Protein in Your Diet |
| Author
| Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description
| A booklet written by senior Dieticians, with practical tips specially for the cancer patient on how to regain energy and strength. |
| Obtain from
| Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 80672266. |
| URL
| http://www.wessexcancer.org |
| Fluid Diet |
| Author
| Wessex Cancer Trust |
| Description
| Leaflet for those who are unable to eat solid food with hints on how to make the most of your foods, way of increasing protein in your diet and recipe ideas |
| Obtain from
| Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 8067 2200. Fax: 023 8067 2266. |
| URL
| http://www.wessexcancer.org |
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